What Causes Heel Pain in a 32-Year-Old?

The heel refers to the back part of the foot. Heel pain in a 32-year-old may be caused by overexertion, Achilles tendinitis, calcaneal spurs, and other reasons. Here are the details:

1. Overexertion: Frequent activities or prolonged pressure on the heels often lead to edema and congestion of the blood vessels and nerves in the heel area, causing swelling pain and stabbing pain.

2. Achilles Tendinitis: Under the stimulation of inflammatory reactions, the tissues and nerves in the Achilles tendon area are damaged, causing heel pain. With continuous infiltration of inflammatory reactions, redness and swelling may also appear in the heel area.

3. Calcaneal Spurs: With age, local bone hyperplasia may occur. If the heel bone undergoes hyperplasia, bone spurs will form in this area. These bone spurs continuously stimulate the surrounding tissues, causing heel pain. Generally, patients can also feel the protruding bone spur.

Apart from the above reasons, other diseases such as bone tumors can also cause heel pain. It is recommended to visit the orthopedic department of a hospital for relevant examinations to help identify the cause and avoid frequent foot movement.